Fence cutters, lost land, and cattle ranchers. The video explains the plight of Hispanic Americans when New Mexico became a state. The video also shows young historians why New Mexico's statehood was less violent than that of Texas.

Concepts

american history, new mexico, hispanic culture, latino culture, state government, statehood, railroads, discrimination, settlers

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners create a Venn diagram comparing the differences between New Mexico and Texas statehood
• Lead a group discussion during Hispanic Heritage Month on why Hispanic-Americans fought against White settlers

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a free PBS account

Pros

• The video uses primary sources in the form of images
• Footage shows interviews of Hispanic-American families in New Mexico to give a better account of the events 

Cons

• None